Teacher Development Field Coach

We are currently recruiting highly qualified candidates for in-person Teacher Development Field Coaches for National Louis University's Undergraduate College (UGC) Educator Preparation Program. In addition to filling immediate coaching needs, we aim to continue to build a strong network of prospective teacher development field coaches who can be called upon as needed in the future.

These in-person coaches will serve as important NLU/UGC Ed Prep representatives to school/district partners, and will provide in-person and virtual support to a caseload of early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary teacher candidates (4-6 students) over the course of a 10-week quarter term.

NLU's Undergraduate College:

Who we are:

We are a team of dedicated educators who have been working together to build an amazing program that supports first-generation students with a focus on the holistic student. We work fearlessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to holistic coaching and data- driven, personalized instruction. Our educational model is student-focused, expects excellence, provides personalized support in a data-driven environment, while grounded by pillars of continuous improvement and innovation to structure our work.

Who you are:

You are: Driven to Succeed.

You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first- generation students. To be successful teaching in this program, you must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning in Higher Education. The position requires you to be agile, creative and engaging while offering a new curriculum and an unparalleled experience to undergraduate students. Enthusiastic candidates have the belief that all students can be successful students. As an active team member, you believe in a supportive environment and a student-driven culture.

You will: Offer Best-in-Class Teaching and Learning.

You believe that your work has demonstrated your respect for education and the power that it holds. Each term, you will facilitate blended classes that utilize technology and data to drive instruction. You will work with a dedicated team of Coaches and Instructors, Content Experts and Data Analysts to determine how to personalize the learning experience for your students. In addition to teaching content, you will also encourage growth mindset, increase non-cognitive skill development and nurture academic confidence.

You are ready to: Make an Impact.

Each and every day National Louis University changes lives. You want to be a part of that meaningful innovation. You are someone that will always look for creative ways for students to earn success. We know this work is challenging, but we are in it together.

Conduct in-person teaching observations and feedback sessions (2 per 10 week term) at teacher candidates' assigned center/school location following NLU protocols.
• Facilitate ongoing virtual discussions regarding student goals, assessments, and other course requirements with the site-based mentor teacher and teacher candidate.
• Provide feedback on assignments to student teachers utilizing Brightspace/D2L and/or GoReact software.
• Serve as a liaison between NLU and the center/school/district by developing relationships with site leadership and mentor teachers that support and enhance NLU's mission and goals.
• Attend required NLU/UGC Ed Prep professional development (additional stipend provided).

• Master's degree required
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
• State of Illinois licensure preferred (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Language Arts, Secondary Mathematics)
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience
• Prior instructional coaching/mentor teaching experience preferred

Must be able to travel for in-person coaching positions (mileage reimbursements provided).

This position is contracted by term and per student on an as-needed basis.

UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ownership and Quality of Work: Effectively manages own work, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work within a fast-paced environment.

• Organizational Commitment: Passionate, energetic, and driven to make a difference; Acts with honesty, integrity, and professionalism; Self-reflective, focused on development, and makes regular progress on development areas; Learns from mistakes and setbacks; Is adaptable and welcomes change.

• Upward Management: Engages at appropriate level with supervisor in defining desired outcomes, providing status updates, and obtaining input as to ongoing project direction and process; Keeps commitments and meets deadlines without the need for reminders; Proactively shares information in a timely manner.

• Collaboration: Works with colleagues, from across the organization, toward achieving common goals by sharing knowledge, learning, and building consensus. Proactively identifies relevant stakeholders and engages colleagues as needed to achieve goals.

• Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, community served, and partners; demonstrates empathy and listening.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. Our institution values Adjunct Faculty's role in advancing our teaching mission and preparing our students for successful careers. Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off. A more complete list of Adjunct Faculty Benefits can be found here.

Adjunct Faculty are paid by course or assignment each term. These rates vary by college and number of credit hours for the course/assignment. While the specific amount will be indicated in an electronic contract that is issued to the Adjunct Faculty member when the course is assigned, an overview of standard rate structure is available below:

2025 Adjunct Faculty Rate Structure